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Make an Impact Where It Matters Most At Intelliforce, we help modernize mission systems that protect national security and support critical intelligence operations. In this role, you will help transform legacy platforms into scalable, cloud-ready solutions built on modern architectures. Your work will deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing services that directly support mission capability. This is a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys building clean backend systems, solving complex problems, and working on software with real operational impact. What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out This role gives you the chance to build modern services that do more than replace old code. You will help shape microservices that power mission applications, improve system performance, and support secure, scalable delivery in a fast-moving environment. The work blends hands-on development, service design, integration, and delivery support, so you stay close to both the engineering and the mission. At Intelliforce, your work is visible and your impact is real. Because we support prime programs, our teams stay close to meaningful mission work with strong momentum. Because we are a small business, leadership is accessible, communication is direct, and strong engineering gets noticed. Add in long-term stability, strong benefits, and a people-first culture, and this becomes more than another software role. It is a chance to help build the next generation of mission systems. Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Could Include • Design and build microservices that power modern mission applications • Develop Java Spring Boot services and expose secure REST APIs • Build services that handle complex data filtering and processing requirements • Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to turn requirements into reliable software • Implement new features, improve performance, and support service integrations • Help maintain CI/CD workflows and support Agile delivery cycles • Participate in code reviews and help ensure applications meet security and quality standards before deployment Minimum Qualifications • Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas • Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience • At least 9 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience • Active Top Secret clearance with CI polygraph issued within the last 5 years Required Skills • Strong experience developing Java Spring Boot microservices • Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs • Ability to build services capable of filtering and processing complex data objects • Experience working within Agile development environments • Familiarity with CI/CD principles and modern software delivery practices • Strong collaboration and communication skills for working across technical teams and stakeholders Desired Skills • Experience with microservices architectures • Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, or Python • Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps workflows including AWS tools, Maven, GitLab, and GitOps practices • Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker • Experience with NoSQL databases, including MongoDB schema design and query optimization • Experience implementing OAuth or OIDC authentication mechanisms • Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Playwright and Cucumber Compensation Range: $169,000.00 - $218,000.00 *The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility. Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being. At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact. We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you: • Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because. • Multiple medical plan options , including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees. • Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now. • Exciting bonus opportunities , from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition. • A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work. Ready to grow with purpose? At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at [email protected] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: calendly.com . Equal Opportunity Matters Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at [email protected] with your specific request.

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Make an Impact Where It Matters Most
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Could Include
Design and build microservices that power modern mission applications
Develop Java Spring Boot services and expose secure REST APIs
Build services that handle complex data filtering and processing requirements
Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to turn requirements into reliable software
Implement new features, improve performance, and support service integrations
Help maintain CI/CD workflows and support Agile delivery cycles
Participate in code reviews and help ensure applications meet security and quality standards before deployment
Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas

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Experience with microservices architectures
Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, or Python
Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps workflows including AWS tools, Maven, GitLab, and GitOps practices
Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
Experience with NoSQL databases, including MongoDB schema design and query optimization
Experience implementing OAuth or OIDC authentication mechanisms
Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Playwright and Cucumber
Compensation Range: $169,000.00 - $218,000.00
Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.
We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:
Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
Multiple medical plan options , including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.

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